Our readings underscore that in faith and love, we can know things that may not seem obvious when we weigh the evidence. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
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“Mr. Peabody and Sherman”
Fr. Charlie and Karen bring eyes of faith to the animated gem “Mr. Peabody and Sherman,” now in theaters. A dog and his boy? A boy and his dog? It’s about fathers and sons and why it can be so hard –and yet so crucial–to say “I love you.” %PODCAST% Note: Click on the download […]
THOR: The Dark World
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC and Karen Eifler go deep to ponder moral ambiguity and the thin membrane between heaven and earth suggested in Thor: The Dark World. %PODCAST%
“Despicable Me 2”
Gru’s adventures in learning to love continue. Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler discuss images of conversion, grace in action, the joyful edginess of a Father’s love and make a bet about “Despicable Me 3.” %PODCAST%
Grace and Cinema: A Lecture by Fr. David Guffey, CSC
A rare snowstorm shut down the University of Portland on the night of his major public address sponsored by the Garaventa Center, but Fr. David Guffey, CSC trekked through swirling flakes to record his fascinating talk on the state of faith-friendly media today. Pour a cup of coffee or a nice cabernet franc and enjoy […]
August: Osage County
Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler bring eyes of faith to the searing drama “August: Osage County,” now in theaters. The film offers some humor rooted in bitterness, but brace yourself for a harrowing look at the shards of a modern family…with moments of hope and transcendence for beholders. %PODCAST%
28 Days Later
Danny Boyle’s fresh take on zombie movies, “28 Days Later,” gets the theological lens aimed at it by Fr. Gordon and Dr. Eifler. %PODCAST%
“Despicable Me”
Before considering the theological implications of summer’s hit “Despicable Me 2,” Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler unpack the Great Commandment that shines through its predecessor, 2010’s “Despicable Me.” %PODCAST%
“The World’s End”
Sure, it’s a funny, accomplished homage to movies about robot apocalypses. But there’s more going on in “The World’s End” than you might think, when you bring the eyes of faith to see it… %PODCAST%
“Blue Jasmine”
What happens when we bring eyes of faith to the film “Blue Jasmine?” %PODCAST%